Description
Indulge in fluffy red velvet pancakes with a rich cocoa flavor, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, brunch, or a special breakfast treat!
Ingredients
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For the Pancakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Optional Toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Chopped nuts
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Do not overmix to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Preheat Griddle: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Make the Frosting: Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Gradually add milk until you reach a pourable consistency.
- Serve: Stack pancakes on a plate, drizzle with cream cheese frosting, and add optional toppings like maple syrup, berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Chocolate Lovers: Add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Healthier Option: Use whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
- Vegan-Friendly: Substitute buttermilk with almond milk + vinegar and use flax eggs.
- Extra Fluffiness: Beat and fold in egg whites separately before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red velvet pancakes, cream cheese frosting, Valentine’s Day breakfast, fluffy pancakes, homemade pancakes